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Antique 18 Karat gold Early Victorian Memento Mori Sentimental Set of Brooch and
Located in Miami, FL
• Early Victorian
• 18k gold
• A brooch with white enamel measuring 38mm by 16 mm
• A pair of earrings measuring 53mm by 13mm by 10mm
• Brooch weight: 17.9 grams/ 11.50 dwt
• Earrin...
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key
Located in Stamford, CT
Memento Mori skull pocket watch winding key fob in vintage condition. This is a Verge pocket watch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Momento Mori Skull and Bones Brooch in 15 Karat Gold with Enamel and Rose Cut
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 15k gold and diamond eyes and natural seed pearl memento mori skull and bones brooch
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold
Momento Mori Long Statement Sterling Skull Necklace
By Shannon Koszyk
Located in Seattle, WA
- memento mori
- remember you are mortal
- statement skull necklace
- sterling chain, clasp & five
Category
2010s American Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century, Italian Marble Sculpture, Skull
Located in PALERMO, IT
"Memento Mori Vanitas" Hard stone sculpture depicting a skull. Carved from a single block of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Lifesize Cast Bronze Patina Skull
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cast from life in iron with applied bronze patina . A beautiful Memento Mori.
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Orange Box in Bag
Located in New York, NY
Memento Vivere - what one wants
‘Memento Mori’, a symbolic trope, serves as a reminder of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Victorian Silver and Glass Rare Poison Bottle
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian solid silver skull and bones poison bottle. Skull and Bones memento mori solid silver
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bottles
Materials
Glass
Theo Fennell Silver and Blue Enamel Skull Ring
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
Memento Mori Ring by Theo Fennell, designed as a silver skull with a blue enamelled snake
Stamped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Fashion Rings
Materials
Silver
For the Love of God
By Damien Hirst
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Damien Hirst explores themes of mortality and decadence in this striking memento mori For the Love
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
Theo Fennell Silver and Black Enamel Skull Ring
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
Memento Mori Ring by Theo Fennell, designed as a silver skull with a black enamelled snake
Stamped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Fashion Rings
Materials
Silver
Ark Design, Pendant, Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Citrine, Gold, Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance inspired mechanical pendant called "Memento Mori" an object serving as a reminder that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Leda Jewel Co Mexican Cantera Fire Opal
Carved Pearl Skull Cluster Pendant
By Leda Jewel Co
Located in Montreal, Quebec
carved pearl skull is a Carpe Diem reminder! Memento Mori: reminds you to live your life with passion
Category
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Flutter, Contemporary black and white photo, butterflies, very rare, still life
By Osheen Harruthoonyan
Located in Kinderhook, NY
custom made off white powder coated frame.
Contemporary still life, nature morte, memento mori black and
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Saint Jerome in His Study
Located in San Antonio, TX
skull acting as a memento mori. This portrayal of Saint Jerome in his Study is of a very good quality
Category
16th Century Flemish School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$65,000
Gold Skull Ring Halloween Gift Skeleton Ring Gold Skull Band, 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
gift jewelry. Memento mori skull solid gold ring.
People wear skull rings to display strength, show and
Category
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Gold Skull Ring, Halloween Gift, Skeleton Ring, Gold Skull Band, 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
gift jewelry. Memento mori skull solid gold ring.
People wear skull rings to display strength, show and
Category
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Materials
14k Gold
SACRISTY DOOR
Located in Milano, IT
decorazione scolpita raffigurante un teschio con ossa incrociate, un potente simbolo di memento mori, che
Category
17th Century Italian School Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood Panel
LARGE MARBLE SKULL
Located in Milano, IT
condizione umana, rendendolo un autentico memento mori barocco.
L’opera presenta una bellissima patina
Category
17th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Along University at Toronto G20
Located in Toronto, Ontario
warped forms on canvas, imbibing them with a sense of uneasiness. Referencing the memento mori of
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Antique Georgian Mourning Bracelet with Pearl Clasp, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
memento mori such as skulls and coffins.
Set with 18ct yellow gold which has turned a rosy colour with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
O.T. (Monkey)
By Catharina Bond
Located in Vienna, AT
contrast which represents the transience of life like a ‚memento mori‘.
This sculpture is made of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media, Porcelain, Silicone
Silver Thread Embroidered Funeral Vestment
Located in Milano, IT
, incorniciato da rami di alloro e sormontato da una clessidra alata, ribadisce il concetto del memento mori
Category
17th Century More Art
Materials
Fabric
Kiki Smith "Hands" 1992
Located in New York, NY
dear to her: the body, illness, injury, vulnerability, death (in the mode of memento mori). Her use of
Category
1990s American Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$1,000
Catacomb Saint Skull Ring in 22 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum and Tanzanite
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
13mm above the finger this sumptuous memento mori ring sits comfortably on the hand and has a
Category
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tanzanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 22k Gold
Catacomb Saint Skull Ring in 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
above the finger this sumptuous memento mori ring sits comfortably on the hand and has a marvellous
Category
2010s Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 24k Gold
Bildnis der Franziska Lohmann (Portrait of Franziska Lohmann) - New Objectivity
Located in Wien, AT
leaves are still on the tree. This memento mori reference could refer to the age of the portrait woman
Category
1930s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Petals
By Cornelius Volker
Located in San Francisco, CA
serving as memento mori – reminders of the brevity and fragility of life. But while the method of the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique rose cut diamond and ruby Giardinetti Mourning ring, Europe circa 1760
Located in Magdeburg, DE
life and death are linked, which is why this ring can be seen as both a Giardinetti and a Memento Mori
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Rococo Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Catacomb Saint Diamond Encrusted Skull Ring in 18kt Gold with Diamonds
Rubies
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Griffiths split shank.
Measuring 9.5mm above the finger this luxurious memento mori inspired ring sits
Category
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
THEO FENNEL Solid Sterling Silver/Enamel Skull Ring
By Theo Fennell
Located in Newport Coast, CA
reminder of life-forces and as a Memento Mori is one of the oldest icons in art. Theo Fennell brings
Category
2010s English Artisan Fashion Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
“Portrait in a Wig”- classical, figurative, acrylic painting
Located in London, GB
color reminds of the fleeting nature
of life and the inevitable memento
mori.
Keywords: dark, portrait
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Large 14K Gold Engravable LoveYouMore Heart Pendant on Cable Chain
By Mon Pilar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a memento mori piece (in which cremation ashes or a lock of hair can be sealed inside) or simply as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Catacomb Saint Skull Ring in 22 Karat Gold, Enamel and Violet Blue Sapphire
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Llewellyn Griffiths split shank.
Measuring 11mm above the finger this sumptuous memento mori ring sits
Category
2010s Australian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, E...
Sterling Silver 22 Karat Skull Cufflinks
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
transition to another world. The notable memento mori in the Metaphysics series awakens not a feeling of
Category
2010s Russian Cufflinks
Materials
Silver
Orientalist Painted Folding Screen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
pigment made from soot, thereby creating haunting memento mori, symbols of dying and rising.
"Art for me
Category
1990s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Paint
Monet Water Lilies by Korean artist , Kyu-Hak Lee
Located in Washington, DC
for Lost Nihility, Gallery La Mer, Seoul, 2003
Memento Memento Mori, Kong-Pyong Art Center, Seoul
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Magazine Paper
Van Gogh Sunflowers Still-life by Korean artist , Kyu-Hak Lee
Located in Washington, DC
for Lost Nihility, Gallery La Mer, Seoul, 2003
Memento Memento Mori, Kong-Pyong Art Center, Seoul
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Magazine Paper
Portrait of Pablo Picasso by Korean artist , Kyu-Hak Lee
Located in Washington, DC
for Lost Nihility, Gallery La Mer, Seoul, 2003
Memento Memento Mori, Kong-Pyong Art Center, Seoul
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Magazine Paper
"Degas Ballet Dancer at the Barre" by Korean artist , Kyu-Hak Lee
Located in Washington, DC
for Lost Nihility, Gallery La Mer, Seoul, 2003
Memento Memento Mori, Kong-Pyong Art Center, Seoul
Category
2010s Impressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Magazine Paper
"Van Gogh Portrait in Green" by Korean artist , Kyu-Hak Lee
Located in Washington, DC
for Lost Nihility, Gallery La Mer, Seoul, 2003
Memento Memento Mori, Kong-Pyong Art Center, Seoul
Category
2010s Impressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Magazine Paper
"Van Gogh Portrait in Red" by Korean artist , Kyu-Hak Lee
Located in Washington, DC
for Lost Nihility, Gallery La Mer, Seoul, 2003
Memento Memento Mori, Kong-Pyong Art Center, Seoul
Category
2010s Impressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Magazine Paper
"Degas Ballet Dancer on Pointe" by Korean artist , Kyu-Hak Lee
Located in Washington, DC
for Lost Nihility, Gallery La Mer, Seoul, 2003
Memento Memento Mori, Kong-Pyong Art Center, Seoul
Category
2010s Impressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Magazine Paper
14 Karat Gold Large Heart Shaped Customizable LoveYouMore Pendant by Mon Pilar
By Mon Pilar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a memento mori piece (in which cremation ashes or a lock of hair can be sealed inside) or simply as
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold with Amethyst and Multicolored Sapphires Millipede Eternity Ring
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
love token.
The Memento Mori collection is inspired by the grotesque and the beautiful in the still
Category
2010s Dutch Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
18 Karat Yellow Gold with Smoky Quartz and Diamonds Millipede Eternity Ring
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
unusual love token.
The Memento Mori collection is inspired by the grotesque and the beautiful in the
Category
2010s Dutch Contemporary Bridal Rings
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Behind Glass, (Triptych)
By Tomás Ochoa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
gunpowder and then fire to transfer the image onto a canvas, part of his series “Memento Mori”. The piece
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Mixed Media
Fire in Athens, (Diptych)
By Tomás Ochoa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
gunpowder and then fire to transfer the image onto a canvas, part of his series “Memento Mori”. The piece
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Mixed Media
Crystal Cube, (Triptych)
By Tomás Ochoa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
gunpowder and then fire to transfer the image onto a canvas, part of his series “Memento Mori”. The piece
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Mixed Media
Time Paradox, (Triptych)
By Tomás Ochoa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
gunpowder and then fire to transfer the image onto a canvas, part of his series “Memento Mori”. The piece
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Mixed Media
Higuera
By Tomás Ochoa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
then fire to transfer the image onto a canvas, part of his series “Memento Mori”. The piece measures at
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Mixed Media
$16,000
Slug Stackable Ring of Diamonds Yellow and Rose Gold with Citrine Eyes
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
with others, for an eclectic, opulent look.
The Memento Mori collection is inspired by the grotesque
Category
2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Oriental Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, W...
Ross Bleckner Painting "Time (Mechanism)", 2009
By Ross Bleckner
Located in New York, NY
, loss, and memory, often suggesting meditations on the body, health and disease, much like a memento
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Linen, Paint
Antique Georgian Mourning Ring with Real Hair 18k gold
Located in Houston, TX
favorites in my collection. A must-have for any serious collector of fine Georgian/ mourning memento mori
Category
Antique 17th Century British Georgian More Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Drawing an Aleph Over Books
By Tomás Ochoa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
140in. It is part of Ochoa’s series “Memento Mori”. Ochoa refers to his work as “photography that is not
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Mixed Media
Antique Georgian Boxed Gold Mourning Spinning Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
consists of formulaic rings made of Gold and Black Enamel and decorated with standard Memento Mori such as
Category
Antique 17th Century British Georgian Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Skull and Snake Tobacco Humidor, Late 19th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
, snake, and frog motif tobacco humidor.
A transfixing memento mori piece originally made to hold loose
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
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Memento Mori For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate memento mori for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 140 vintage or 246 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a memento mori may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. A memento mori from J DAUPHIN, Attilio Codognato and William Llewellyn Griffiths — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A memento mori can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 136 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a memento mori, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Memento Mori?
The price for a memento mori starts at $155 and tops out at $160,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,663.
Questions About Memento Mori
- What is a memento mori ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Memento mori ring is a ring that is an artistic reminder of the inevitability of death. ‘Memento mori’ is a Latin term that means “remember you must die.” These rings typically either feature a skull, crossbones or skeletons to prompt people to remember the shortness of life. Shop a range of memento mori rings on 1stDibs.
- What does memento mori mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Memento mori means “remember that you must die” in Latin. A memento mori is an object which serves as either a warning or reminder of death. An example of a memento mori is a skull.